Contemporary High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with Raw-Edge Detailing
Source:High Waist Shaper /
Time:2026-09-30
Contemporary High Waist Shaper in Merino Wool with Raw-Edge Detailing
A Bridal Studio approached us to develop a contemporary high waist shaper around a single idea: raw-edge detailing, executed in merino wool. The capsule was destined for Morocco and needed contemporary finishing that reads designer on the rail while staying repeatable in bulk. This case study records the brief, the specification and the delivery.
The challenge
- The sample did not match the runway reference
- Fabric hand feel changed between production runs
- Decoration durability failed after two washes
What we specified
| Product | Contemporary High Waist Shaper |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Bridal Studio |
| Market | Morocco |
| Order volume | 240 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base material | Merino Wool |
| Signature detail | Raw-Edge Detailing |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
| Compliance | GOTS |
How it was built
- Reference garments and moodboards were translated into a measurement spec, not just photos.
- Merino Wool was confirmed with lab dips and a hand-feel approval before grading.
- The high waist shaper was prototyped on the fit model, then revised twice before pre-production.
- Raw-Edge Detailing was applied in a controlled process to keep every piece consistent.
- Bulk ran with in-line inspection; a photo report was shared before shipment.
Result
- 240 pieces delivered inside the 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the approved quotation.
- The a Bridal Studio launched on schedule and reordered the same specification next season.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not machines.
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